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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

Kids' Views on COVID-19: Resilience and Agency in Israeli Families

Imagine being a young child in Israel during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study peeks into the lives of 50 Israeli kids aged 3 to 6, from middle to high socioeconomic backgrounds. Using a card game to talk to them, researchers found out how they dealt with the pandemic. They noticed four big themes:

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Ghana's LGBTQ+ Bill: A Health Crisis in the Making

Imagine living in a place where you could be punished just for being who you are. That's what's happening in Ghana right now. A new law is brewing that aims to make it a crime to be LGBTQ+. This isn't just about changing laws; it's also about changing minds and hearts. The trouble is, this law could

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Global Consumers: Who's Really Crossing the Line?

You've probably heard that different countries have different impacts on the environment. But figuring out who's really to blame can be tough. Scientists looked at how people from 168 countries spend their money and found something surprising. Around half to nearly all of the planet's environmental

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

How Religion, Family Support, and Coming Out Affect LGBTQ+ Medical Students in Thailand

You might think that medicine is all about science and helping people, but for LGBTQ+ medical students in Thailand, other things matter too. Religion, family support, and whether they've come out or not can make a big difference in their lives. It's not always easy being different, especially in a p

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Gambian Villages: The Rain Challenge & Health Impact

In Gambia, rainfall is a bit of a wild card. Sometimes it buckets down, other times it's a mere trickle. This weather rollercoaster creates a big headache for rural folks: water shortages. When water is scarce, people might resort to unsafe practices, putting their health at risk. Researchers have

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Nov 14 2024BUSINESS

The Housing Market Hits Pause: What's Up with Mortgage Rates?

You might be wondering what's happening in the housing market lately. Well, mortgage rates have been on the rise, and it seems like everyone is taking a moment to think about what this means. Last week, mortgage rates jumped to their highest point since July. This increase happened as investors star

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Nov 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Eva Longoria's New Home Abroad: A Reflection on America

Eva Longoria, known for her role in Desperate Housewives, has decided to move her family to Mexico and Spain, splitting her time between the two countries. This decision wasn't sudden; it was a gradual realization that the U. S. was changing, and not for the better. Even before the pandemic, the vib

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Nov 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving the World's Breadbasket: Drought-Resistant Wheat

Wheat is a staple food, feeding about one-fifth of the world's population. It's been around since the dawn of agriculture and is crucial for global food security. But climate change is throwing a wrench in the works. As droughts become more frequent and intense, wheat yields are dropping. This could

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Understanding Body Image in Young Cancer Patients: What Teens and Young Adults Think

A cancer diagnosis can really shake up a teen or young adult's life, affecting how they see themselves and their body. This study aims to create a new and reliable way to measure how these patients feel about their bodies. The research team talked to 25 teens and young adults with cancer, making sur

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Nov 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Workplace Alert: Navigating an Office Emergency

Picture this: you arrive at work one morning, and suddenly, everything changes. Armed intruders burst into the office, turning your usual workday into a nightmare. This isn't some rehearsed drill; it's the real deal. Morgan and Karadec, two key figures in the office, face this terrifying situation h

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